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John Atherton
Shotgun Hunting Abstract with Shooting Bullseye

1949

$16,000
£12,405.93
€14,070.12
CA$22,935.31
A$24,942.67
CHF 13,140.36
MX$302,933.47
NOK 165,200.83
SEK 154,862.44
DKK 105,634.46

About the Item

Complex and masterfully thought out the composition of rifle, gun shells, target shapes, and buck shots. Most likely done for a ad or men's magazine. Signed lower right Atherton. Housed in a rustic House of Heydenryk frame - Gouache on card stock / board
  • Creator:
    John Atherton (1899 - 1972, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1949
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38538798612

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